Portugal Tourism News
FCDO updates travel advice for limited number of destinations
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for a number of destinations, potentially clearing the way for the restart of travel.
Breaking Travel News interview: Silvana Pombo, general manager, Cascade Wellness Resort
Located in the historic city of Lagos, Cascade Wellness Resort enjoys a breath-taking cliff-top setting with unrivalled ocean views. Here Silvana Pombo, general manager of the property, outlines her approach to tackling the challenges of the past year
Qatar leads new additions to England red list
Travellers from Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar have been banned from entering England in an attempt to slow the spread of new variants of Covid-19.
Wyndham Grand Algarve reopens in Portugal
The Wyndham Grand Algarve will relaunch this spring having undergone a complete €5 million transformation in Quinta do Lago, the most exclusive and sought-after location in Portugal.
VisitPortugal launches new sustainability challenge
VisitPortugal has launched an inspiring message to travellers from the United Kingdom in the form of a YouTube video which calls for a focus on responsible and sustainable tourism in 2021.
Breaking Travel News interview: Apolónia Rodrigues, president, Dark Sky Association
Dark Sky Alqueva allows guests to stare deep into the cosmos and has been recognised as a global hospitality leader by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Apolónia Rodrigues, president of the Dark Sky Association, to find out more about the project
Breaking Travel News interview: Luis Capdeville Botelho, chief executive, Azores Tourism Association
With the Azores recognised as a top destination for adventure travel by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with local tourism chief, Luis Capdeville Botelho, about the prestigious honour
Portugal prepares to open 516 Arouca suspension bridge
Authorities in Portugal have released footage of 516 Arouca, an adrenaline raising suspended pedestrian bridge in Arouca, just outside of Porto.
Portugal removed from England quarantine safe list
Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia and Réunion have become the latest countries removed from the quarantine safe list - with travellers expected to isolate for 14-days on return.
Industry left bewildered by latest quarantine restrictions
Scotland and Wales have both asked arrivals from Portugal and parts of Greece to isolate for 14-days on arrival, but England and Northern Ireland have held off.
Jet2.com to boost Portugal offering following government move
The leisure airline and package holiday specialist has announced it will recommence flights and holidays to Faro, one of its most popular destinations, from Monday.
Portugal added to UK quarantine safe list
Portugal has been added to the UK travel corridor list - meaning passengers arriving in England from the destination after 04:00 on Saturday will not need to self-isolate for 14-days.